Navico NEP-2 Network Expansion Port
Expand your marine network with the Navico NEP-2 Network Expansion Port. This essential device offers five High Speed Plug & Play Ethernet ports, enabling seamless data sharing of chart data, waypoints, and route information across your Lowrance HDS or Simrad NSS/NSE/NSO systems. It also allows for the interconnection of Radar and echo-sounder modules. Built for the demanding marine environment, the NEP-2 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability for your onboard electronics.
$323.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
178
/ 238
#178 in Marine Chartplotters & GPS
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Ports
5
/ Ethernet Ports
Who it's for
- Essential Network Scalability
- High-Speed Data Throughput
- Seamless System Integration
Who should skip it
- High Cost of Entry
- Brand Ecosystem Lock-in
- Dedicated Power Requirement
Key Specs
Ports
5 Ethernet Ports
Connectivity
High Speed Plug & Play ethernet
Waterproof Rating
IPX7
Compatibility
All Lowrance HDS/HDS Gen2/HDS Gen2 Touch and Simrad NSS/NSE/NSO Series
Manufacturer Number
000-10029-001
Management Type
Unmanaged
Housing Material
Plastic
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10/100 Mbps
Features
- Expands Lowrance/Simrad networks
- Five high-speed Ethernet ports
- Shares chart and route data
- Connects Radar and sonar modules
- IPX7 waterproof protection
- Plug & Play installation
What customers say
Customers view the Navico Network Expansion Port as an essential, reliable backbone for integrating multiple marine electronics devices into a cohesive system. The primary praise focuses on its seamless, plug-and-play integration within the Navico ecosystem, ensuring smooth, high-bandwidth data transfer for demanding applications like sonar and radar. Build quality is consistently cited as robust and marine grade. The main drawback is the high price; users feel it is an expensive, proprietary switch necessary for advanced system functionality. Despite the cost, the overall consensus is that the NEP-2 is indispensable hardware for users prioritizing system reliability and performance in complex Navico setups.
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